With Kieran Tierney unable to play the Celtic defence was clearly short of available numbers that day and we all saw the result.

The good news though is that Benkovic, who will see out the season at Celtic, has now fully recovered and is eager to get on with the business of winning the League and Scottish Cup as well as pushing Valencia in the mouth-watering Europa League tie next month.

FILIP BENKOVIC injured his knee at Pittodrie in the 4-3 win against Aberdeen and shouldn’t really have started against the Rangers at Ibrox 3 days later.

Kristoffer Ajer came on as a replacement and another first half injury to Mikael Lustig meant that another chance was needed – Anthony Ralston emerged at the start of the second half to play at right back.

“I’m having fun here and want more of it.”
As well as the league with its title race, Celtic begin the defence of the Scottish Cup on Saturday early evening when Airdrie visit Celtic Park.

“In this period at Celtic, I feel I’ve improved as a player every day.

“Here at Celtic, I play with pressure, which is good. For more news relating to Rangers, visit our sister site Rangers Live.